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🌎 At Pacific Forum, our team of knowledgeable specialists in defense, economics, cybersecurity, and political affairs in the Indo-Pacific region are well-equipped to provide expert analysis that enriches media discourse and coverage. 🗞 If you're a journalist seeking an insightful source or commentary on critical regional issues, please reach out. 📩 Contact our media team at shanna@pacforum.org to get started. #Journalists #Media #News #IndoPacific #AsiaPacific #ForeignAffairs #InternationalRelations #ForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #Security #Defense

🌏 Columbus Day 🌏 Columbus Day marks the 1492 voyage of Christopher Columbus, an event that had a lasting impact on global history. It's a day to reflect on the historical changes and cultural interactions that followed. #ColumbusDay #PacificForum

🎤 Round 2 of #CONVERGE Speaker Interviews | We continue our interviews with CONVERGE speakers who are making significant strides in advancing #AI, #cybersecurity, and capacity-building efforts in the Indo-Pacific. These discussions highlight key strategies for international collaboration and innovation, providing valuable insights for the region’s future. Stay tuned for more in-depth conversations with experts shaping the Indo-Pacific's tech and policy landscape. 📺 Follow us for full interviews and updates. Thank you: - Akira Igata (University of Tokyo, RCAST) - Ralph Vincent Regalado (Senti AI) - Mark Manantan (#PacificForum) - Ryo Funakoshi (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs #IndoPacific #Geopolitics #InternationalCollaboration

🌍 Session 7: International Partnerships and Collaboration (Public Forum) is currently underway at the The University of Tokyo University of Tokyo, RCAST ENEOS Hall, marking the final wrap-up of #CONVERGE2024. 🏛️ This public session brings together experts from the #US, #Japan, #Australia, #India, #Singapore, and the #Philippines to explore the future of policy alignment, research & development, foreign direct investments, and capacity-building on #AI and #semiconductors to create a tech-ready #IndoPacific. Our distinguished panelists are diving deep into how these collaborations can drive tangible progress for the region’s tech landscape. Chair: Akira Igata, University of Tokyo, RCAST Panelists: - Merve Hickok, Center for AI and Digital Policy  - Francis Mark Quimba - Maria Monica Wihardja, ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS) - Susan Travis, Tech Council of Australia #PacificForum #TechPolicy #InternationalPartnerships #ResearchAndDevelopment

🔍 Exploring the US-South Korea Defense Agreement | Rob York, PhD York, Director for Regional Affairs at #PacificForum, was recently interviewed by Hawaii News Now for the Pacific Rim Report, where he discussed South Korea's renewed agreement to host US forces and the associated increase in financial contributions. In this insightful interview, York explains the nuances of the deal and its significance for regional security and defense cooperation. 📺 Watch the full interview to gain valuable insights into this important topic: https://lnkd.in/gMXUCWDE #USSouthKorea #DefensePartnership #Geopolitics

🌐 Russia and North Korea’s Strategic Partnership | In a new piece for The National Interest, Riccardo Villa, Kelly A. Korea Fellow at #PacificForum, discusses the implications of the growing Russia-DPRK security pact. As the two nations deepen their cooperation, Asia faces new challenges in maintaining strategic balance. Villa’s analysis offers a timely examination of how this alliance affects military and diplomatic priorities in the region, making it an essential read for those following Indo-Pacific geopolitics. 📰 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gJ5aQvBD #RussiaDPRK #Geopolitics #IndoPacific #NationalSecurity #AsiaSecurity

📢 New Leadership, Old Challenges | As #Japan welcomes #IshibaShigeru as its new Prime Minister, what can we realistically expect? In #PacNet 72, Brad Glosserman, Senior Adviser at #PacificForum, unpacks the significant hurdles Ishiba must address—from economic stagnation to regional security risks. 🇯🇵 With Japan’s global standing at a pivotal moment, Glosserman argues that Ishiba’s leadership may be more about steadying the ship than steering it in a bold new direction. This comprehensive analysis offers a clear-eyed view of Japan’s political and strategic future. 📰 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gif7E7jq #IndoPacific #PoliticalStrategy

📢 New insights from #PacificForum Senior Adviser Brad Glosserman In his latest article for The Japan Times, “Japan needs more than mere economic strength”, Brad Glosserman analyzes the challenges confronting Japan as its global status is threatened. 🇯🇵 He highlights the urgent need for new initiatives to counteract the nation’s decline and secure a sustainable future. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/geHdQ6aM #Japan #Geopolitics #IndoPacific #Policy #InternationalRelations

🚨 Happening Now at #CONVERGE2024: Session 6: Capacity-Building is addressing the pressing challenge of the tech talent gap across the #IndoPacific. Our panel, led by Kristi Govella, Ph.D., from #PacificForum and the University of Oxford, includes experts like Aiko S. (Microsoft), Dr. Chaitanya GIRI (Observer Research Foundation), Ryo Funakoshi (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), Jeff Penrose (EarlyBirds) & more. They are discussing strategies for facilitating the smooth exchange of skilled professionals, and the role of collaboration between the private sector, governments, and academia to address the talent deficit through upskilling and reskilling. Stay tuned for more insights from this critical discussion! 📖 #AI #IndoPacificTech #Semiconductors #Geopolitics University of Tokyo, RCAST Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Akira Igata Mark Manantan